This week on MusicThinkTank we learned about what it takes to build a great venue, why online personas matter so much for musicians, what the benefits of the Music Modernization Act are, and more! Rachelle Wilber | Music Festival: How To Build A Great Venue That Will Last For Years…
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Musicians & Their Online Personas
For good or for ill, the first impression potential listeners get of you will likely result from whatever online persona you’ve established for yourself, meaning it’s critical to get it right the first time. Here we look at how to establish a solid online persona/reputation, while keeping an eye on…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Mobile Apps For Making Music • Copyright And The Consumer • Drugs • More
On MusicThinkTank this week, we looked at 10 great mobile apps for creating music from scratch, how to understand the basics of copyright law as a consumer, whether or not musicians are really more likely to use drugs, and more! Evan Zwisler | 10 Great Mobile Apps That Allow Me…
Elliott Smith & Kurt Cobain: 2 Cities, 2 Songwriters, 1 DIY Mentality
Although both residents of the Northwest, Kurt Cobain and Elliott Smith shared much more than just a geographical similarity, and both represented a fiercely independent, do-it-yourself mentality which optimized the vibe of their respective cities of Seattle and Portland. ____________________________ In this piece from MusicThinkTank Victoria Greene explores the creative…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Quit The Music Industry • Arthritis • Get More Gigs • More
Last week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at articles on quitting the music industry to join your local scene, how to deal with and hopefully prevent arthritis as a musician, how to get more gigs for your band, and more. Nat Danger | Why I Quit The Music Industry To Join…
How To Prevent, Deal With Arthritis As A Musician
Arthritis is hugely prevalent in the population, and one of the primary causes of disability in adults. The lifestyle of musicians makes them particularly prone to this ailment due to the repetitive strain practicing and performing can put on one’s joints. Here we look at how to keep arthritis at…
Getting More Gigs For Your Band
While every band has to start somewhere, lining up shows can be a challenge, and finding decent shows to play, particularly at the early stages, is not easy task. Here we look at some mixed techniques to try in an effort to line up more shows for your band. __________________________…
Music Think Tank Weekly Recap: Mixing • Vinyl • Manager • More
This week on MusicThinkTank, we looked at articles on weird mixing terminology, how to use Spotify and other streaming services as an independent artist, how to identify if you need a manager, and more! Michael Hahn | 7 Weird Mixing Terms And What They Mean Hazel Ramsell | Do You…
7 Unusual Music Mixing Terms, What They Mean
The world of recording and mixing can often seem intimidating, with its various technical complexities and confusing terminology. Here we help explain a few of the more befuddling terms which are often thrown about in the recording studio. ____________________________ In this recent piece from MusicThinkTank, Michael Hahn helps us to…
7 Unusual Music Mixing Terms, What They Mean
The world of recording and mixing can often seem intimidating, with its various technical complexities and confusing terminology. Here we help explain a few of the more befuddling terms which are often thrown about in the recording studio. ____________________________ In this recent piece from MusicThinkTank, Michael Hahn helps us to…